

HR Happy Hour Network
HR Happy Hour Network
At Work in America, the longest running and top downloaded HR podcast, focuses on human resources, management, leadership, and workforce technology. The show is hosted by Steve Boese, the Co-Chair of the HR Technology Conference and Trish Steed, CEO of H3 HR Advisors.
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Jan 16, 2024 • 41min
HR Happy New Year 2024!
HR Happy New Year 2024!
Hosts: Steve Boese & Trish Steed
Today, we explore the dynamic landscape of work in 2024, from individual goals and resolutions to our 15-year anniversary celebration with exciting future plans. The discussion covers workplace diversity, universal languages, and the transformative impact of AI on compensation structures and smart home trends.We chat about Pantone's color of the year, labor market trends, workplace culture, along with a closer look at ongoing conversations around fair compensation in the evolving workforce landscape. Join us as we navigate the multifaceted dimensions of the workplace in 2024.
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This episode of At Work in America is sponsored by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes. Are you ready to drive growth and tackle the challenges ahead in the new year? With insights from 600 business and HR leaders, Paychex has just released its 2024 Business Priorities Report revealing the strategies you need to succeed. With rising interest rates and inflation, along with struggles to keep top talent and develop leadership, it can be tough out there. But the report reveals that a whopping 98% of companies are planning to use artificial intelligence to tackle these issues—and that’s just the beginning. Packed with insider tips on improving employee benefits to automating workflows, this report is your strategic roadmap to success. Get ahead of the game and download your copy today at paychex.com/awia. Business success this year is just a click away.

Jan 9, 2024 • 51min
Recruiting, Mentoring, and Growth: Lessons from a Career in Pro Sports
Recruiting, Mentoring, and Growth: Lessons from a Career in Pro Sports
Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed
Guest: Lou DePaoli, Pesident of the Executive Search and Team Consulting Division at General Sports Worldwide
This episode of At Work in America is sponsored by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes. Even the most seasoned professional can easily be overwhelmed by the critical tasks that need to be done during year-end. Download the Paychex Year-End Checklist to get organized. In it you’ll find timely tips, important deadlines, and advice backed by decades of experience to help navigate this time of year, so you don’t lose momentum as you transition to 2024. Visit paychex.com/awia to download your copy, today. That's paychex.com/awia.
This week on At Work in America, Lou DePaoli from General Sports Worldwide, joined us to discuss the intricate relationship between sports and the corporate world. With a wealth of experience in sports, executive recruiting, and leadership development, he offered profound insights into recruitment strategies, emphasizing the significance of culture fit in fostering successful careers. Our discussion on mentorship and its pivotal role in professional growth within the sports industry ended with an exploration of diversity in hiring and leadership.
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Jan 5, 2024 • 32min
2024 & The Year of Trust - Redefining our Relationship With Work
2024 & The Year of Trust - Redefining our Relationship With Work
Host: Mervyn Dinnen
Guest: Neil Pickering, Senior Manager HR Innovation at UKG
In this episode Mervyn talks to Neil Pickering from UKG about the research and findings behind their 2024 HR Megatrends.
They discuss:
- The varied needs of different generations in the workforce
- Personalisation and why employee experience isn't the same for everyone
- How should managers conduct check-ins
- Using AI to focus on individual outcomes
- Buy, Borrow or Build to address the skills agenda?
- Identifying skills & capabilities gaps and the importance of recognising passions outside of the work environment
- Transparency and the ESG agenda
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Dec 22, 2023 • 9min
UNLEASH Conversations: Getting Comfortable with Wellbeing and Gen Z Trends
UNLEASH Conversations: Getting Comfortable with Wellbeing and Gen Z Trends
Host: Trish Steed
Guest: Mervyn Dinnen
Today on the HR Happy Hour Show, Trish Steed is joined by Mervyn Dinnen to chat about employee wellbeing and Gen Z in the workplace.
- HR technology evolution
- Trends in technology and remote work at the UNLEASH global conference
- Workplace well-being and digital well-being
- Mental health and workplace support
- Candidate experience with a focus on Gen Z
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Dec 19, 2023 • 36min
The Play by Play – Year in Review and Predictions for 2024
The Play by Play – Year in Review and Predictions for 2024
Hosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer
This week on The Play by Play podcast, Jack McFarlane and Nick Schlemmer share the 2023 year in review from top music, sports, movies, games, and news. Ready for some 2024 predictions? We have some good ones - listen in!
- Taylor Swift's 2023 tour and its financial success
- Sports contracts, highlights, and championships
- Music streaming trends and surprises
- Movie predictions, music and phone trends for 2024
- Quote of the show
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Dec 15, 2023 • 55min
Navigating Year-End Mental Health & Productivity for a Fresh Start
Inclusion Crusade 15 - Navigating Year-End Mental Health & Productivity for a Fresh Start
Host: Sarah Morgan
Guest: Charlie Pleasant, Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Founder/Executive clinician of The Healing Collaborative
Welcome back to the Inclusion Crusade, where I am on a mission to create workplaces where employees feel safe, seen and supported. One episode at a time. This week we are discussing mental health and productivity as the year comes to an end and a new one begins.
- Workplace stress during holiday season
- Managing mental health during seasonal changes
- Slowing down and connecting with emotions in a fast-paced world
- Prioritizing joy and worth in work
- Workplace culture and innovation
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Dec 12, 2023 • 29min
Meeting HR Challenges with Innovative Technology Solutions
Meeting HR Challenges with Innovative Technology Solutions
Host: Steve Boese
Guests: Amy Mosher, Chief People Officer at isolved & Julie Montgomery, Vice President of HR at Community First Credit Union
Today, Steve met with Amy Mosher and Julie Montgomery at the isolved Connect conference to talk about how HR leaders can tackle their challenges with innovative technology solutions.
- HR technology innovations and AI's impact on leaders
- HR challenges and technology adoption
- Expanding talent pool through AI and diversity
- AI in HR and personalized experiences
- HR technology and AI adoption in a small organization
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Dec 8, 2023 • 31min
Creating a Resilient Culture of Equitable Flexibility and Empathetic Leadership
HR Means Business 16: Creating a Resilient Culture of Equitable Flexibility and Empathetic Leadership
Host: Mervyn Dinnen
Guests: Robert Ordever, Managing Director Europe and Stuart Cheeseman, European Strategist, O.C. Tanner
In this episode Mervyn talks to Robert Ordever (Managing Director Europe) and Stuart Cheeseman (European Strategist) from O.C Tanner about some of the key findings of the O. C. Tanner Institute's 2024 Global Culture Report.
They discuss:
- Opportunities for organisations in 2024
- Creating equitable flexibility for all employees
- The frontline worker experience
- The need for practical and empathetic leadership
- Focus on skill-building for the whole workforce
- Putting people at the heart of change programmes
* The report can be downloaded at https://www.octanner.com/global-culture-report
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Dec 5, 2023 • 39min
The Essentials of Payroll Year-End and Starting 2024 Off Right
The Essentials of Payroll Year-End and Starting 2024 Off Right
Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed
Guest: Tom Hammond, Vice President of Strategy, Partnerships, and Business Development, Paychex
This episode of At Work in America is sponsored by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes. Even the most seasoned professional can easily be overwhelmed by the critical tasks that need to be done during year-end. Download the Paychex Year-End Checklist to get organized. In it you’ll find timely tips, important deadlines, and advice backed by decades of experience to help navigate this time of year, so you don’t lose momentum as you transition to 2024. Visit paychex.com/awia to download your copy, today. That's paychex.com/awia.
This week on At Work in America, we met with Tom Hammond from Paychex, to talk about the importance of giving your business a year-end check-up to start your new year right.
- Year-end planning and new developments in HR and payroll
- Year-end tax preparation and compliance deadlines
- Employee compensation and bonuses for the new year
- Talent shortages and retention in the workforce
- Improving employee benefits for multi-generational workforce
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Nov 28, 2023 • 42min
Understanding Workplace Stress: Employee Well-Being and Mental Health Strategies
Understanding Workplace Stress: Employee Well-Being and Mental Health Strategies
Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish Steed
Guest: Dr. Sophie Dix, VP of Content at Koa Health
Today, we spoke with Dr. Sophie Dix, a behavioral neuroscientist, about workplace stress and it's impact on employees' mental health.
- Addressing stress in the workplace
- Stress, its causes, and its impact on mental and physical health
- The role of technology in providing mental health support at work
- How can organizations better support their employees?
- Emotional intelligence and employee well-being in the workplace
Koa Health holiday resources
Holiday Mental Wellbeing Calendar
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